In a recent Fox News interview, former President Donald Trump stated that the United States continues to rely on highly skilled professionals to fill gaps in specialized fields, noting that certain roles require expertise that is not readily available in the domestic labor pool. His comments referenced the importance of foreign talent in strengthening sectors such as advanced manufacturing, artificial intelligence, and other innovation-driven industries.
Trump’s remarks come at a time when immigration policies—including significant fee increases for H-1B petitions—remain under close scrutiny. While his administration previously advanced measures that made legal immigration more complex, his acknowledgment of the economic value of skilled foreign workers underscores the ongoing national conversation about workforce needs, competitiveness, and U.S. immigration strategy.